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We filtered the 40 games similar to Scarlet Nexus down to the 28 that fit the “Anime” category. Final Fantasy XIII-2, Epic Battle Fantasy 4 and The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Scarlet Nexus.

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

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Year 2021Dev Bandai Namco Studios

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Within the “Anime” category, the closest game to Scarlet Nexus is Final Fantasy XIII-2 — scoring 93/100 on our similarity scale. Epic Battle Fantasy 4 and The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel follow close behind.

#1Final Fantasy XIII-293 #2Epic Battle Fantasy 488 #3The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel81 #4The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure81 #5The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC81

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The best games with a anime setting like Scarlet Nexus

28 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Scarlet Nexus. Each one has been evaluated across 16 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Final Fantasy XIII-2

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Final Fantasy XIII-2

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloMeleeOpen WorldFantasySci-FiAnimeSkill TreeExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 58%· 6.2KIGDB75· 11

Year 2011Dev Square Enix 1st Production Department · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of turn-based JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy and strong narrative focus, while skipping action RPG combat

#2Epic Battle Fantasy 4

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Epic Battle Fantasy 4

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloMeleeFantasySci-FiAnime

Steam👍 97%· 3.3KRAWG👍 55%· 38

Year 2014Dev Matt RoszakPlaytime ~5hOn PC

✓ Fits the turn-based JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, cozy, relaxing feel and combat tactical, while skipping action RPG combat

#3The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel

81

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloAnimeFantasySci-FiThird Person

Steam👍 95%· 5.8KIGDB82· 9OC79· 56

Year 2013Dev Nihon Falcom · XSEED GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the turn-based JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, cozy, relaxing feel and combat tactical, while skipping action RPG combat

#4The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure

81

The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloAnimeFantasySci-FiThird Person

Steam👍 98%· 1.1KRAWG👍 74%· 23IGDB83· 2OC83· 57

Year 2020Dev Nihon Falcom · NIS AmericaPlaytime ~66hOn PC · PS · Nintendo

✓ Same family of turn-based JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus and combat tactical, while skipping adventure storytelling

#5The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC

81

The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloFantasySci-FiAnimeThird Person

Steam👍 98%· 4.3KRAWG👍 90%· 73MC80IGDB80· 1

Year 2015Dev Nihon Falcom · XSEED GamesPlaytime ~15hOn PC · PS

✓ Fits the turn-based JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, combat tactical and visual isometric, while skipping action RPG combat

#6Planet Stronghold

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Planet Stronghold

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloSci-FiAnimeNarrative

Steam👍 59%· 117

Year 2014Dev Winter WolvesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are turn-based JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings visual novel storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping action RPG combat

#7Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition

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Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloMeleeOpen WorldFantasyAnimeExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 93%· 12KIGDB92· 4

Year 2019Dev Square Enix Business Division 6 · NintendoOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of turn-based JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, combat tactical and crafting mechanics, while skipping action RPG combat

Steam Epic Xbox

#8Agarest: Generations of War Zero

85

Agarest: Generations of War Zero

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloMeleeAnimeFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 74%· 392MC50

Year 2014Dev Idea Factory · GhostlightPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS

✓ Same family of turn-based JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, visual novel storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping action RPG combat

#9Valkyria Chronicles

83

Valkyria Chronicles

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloMeleeAnimeFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 90%· 13KIGDB90· 8OC85· 20

Year 2008Dev Sega WOW · SegaOn PlayStation 3

✓ Fits the turn-based JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, strong narrative focus and combat tactical, while skipping adventure storytelling

#10Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

82

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloOpen WorldFantasyAnimeExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 86%· 8.9KIGDB84· 11OC88· 117

Year 2017Dev Square Enix Business Division 6 · Square EnixOn PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of turn-based JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus and combat tactical, while skipping action RPG combat

#11Octopath Traveler II

81

Octopath Traveler II

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloOpen WorldFantasyAnimeExploration

Steam👍 94%· 16KIGDB89· 6OC85· 119

Year 2023Dev ACQUIRE Corp. · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are turn-based JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, cozy, relaxing feel and vibe casual, while skipping action RPG combat

#12Persona 5 Royal

81

Persona 5 Royal

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloAnimeFantasyThird PersonTactical

Steam👍 96%· 129KRAWG👍 95%· 530MC94IGDB94· 10OC94· 169

Year 2020Dev Atlus · SEGAPlaytime ~12hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the turn-based JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: visual novel storytelling, strong narrative focus and combat tactical, while skipping action RPG combat

Steam PS Nintendo

#13Persona 4 Golden

81

Persona 4 Golden

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloAnimeFantasyThird PersonTactical

Steam👍 97%· 85KIGDB90· 1OC88· 89

Year 2020Dev Atlus · SegaOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are turn-based JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings visual novel storytelling, strong narrative focus and combat tactical, while skipping action RPG combat

#14Persona 4 Golden

81

Persona 4 Golden

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloAnimeFantasyThird PersonTactical

Steam👍 97%· 85KRAWG👍 88%· 608MC89IGDB90· 1OC88· 89

Year 2012Dev Atlus · SEGAPlaytime ~10hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the turn-based JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: visual novel storytelling, strong narrative focus and combat tactical, while skipping action RPG combat

#15Octopath Traveler

81

Octopath Traveler

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloOpen WorldFantasyAnimeExploration

Steam👍 86%· 17KIGDB85· 9OC84· 122

Year 2018Dev Square Enix Business Division 11 · NintendoOn PS4 · PC · PS5

✓ Fits the turn-based JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, combat tactical and visual pixel, while skipping action RPG combat

Steam Epic Xbox

Complete list of games with a anime setting like Scarlet Nexus

The full catalog of games sharing gameplay DNA with Scarlet Nexus, ordered from highest to lowest similarity score. Use the filters above to narrow down by genre, setting or game mode and find the alternative that best fits your playstyle.

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Metaphor: ReFantazio

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The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky

The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky

RPG · JRPG

Agarest: Generations of War

Agarest: Generations of War

RPG · JRPG

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Final Fantasy

RPG · JRPG

Loren The Amazon Princess

Loren The Amazon Princess

RPG · JRPG

Epic Battle Fantasy 5

Epic Battle Fantasy 5

RPG · JRPG

Ys Origin

Ys Origin

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I Am Setsuna

I Am Setsuna

RPG · JRPG

World of Final Fantasy

World of Final Fantasy

RPG · JRPG

Volcano Princess

Volcano Princess

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Ys: The Oath in Felghana

Ys: The Oath in Felghana

RPG · JRPG

Trials of Mana

Trials of Mana

RPG · JRPG

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CrossCode

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